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I think users on this thread have quickly forgotten my note that still applies :
I wished to not take such measures but I'm forced as I see nothing but toxic discussion, accusations and vile remarks. This is my last warning, anyone who does not pay any heed and violates my note will receive a formal warning.

In regards to my last post/ warning, I've received some PMs requesting for clarifications. I'm going to reply here so that everything will be clear for everybody and fan fights won't reproduce again. Of course, soompi allows discussions but doesn't allow heated ones or arguments. The ones that that happened made some leave or express their desire to leave this thread lately because according to their statements, it was too tiring for them. When someone says this, a reassessment should be made .... Therefore instead of letting all emotions out, I advice to re-read your posts to make sure they don't contain words that could hurt someone else's feelings and lead to fanwars. For instance calling another user " blind ", " ignorant", " a fangirl" ( it implies the reason they root for a character is shallow or they are superficial fans) or that his/ her views are irrelevant is an attack/argument ad hominem. Arguments ad hominem are arguments that attack someone's character instead of adressing the point that they are trying to make. If EC's supporters don't agree or understand the views of DM's supporters, it is unfair to call them out. And EC's supporters should not call out too. Using the words highlighted above could hurt both parties.
Concerning DM, I think KES will laugh if she sees how serious fans can become over supporting characters. I think she clearly knew that creating such a character would cause controversies and debates. In her previous dramas we haven't seen a character like DM. Instead of arguing about if AS will like DM or which pair has chemistry, it would be wiser to analyze the characters from the writer's perspective. For example, did she intend to make DM a villain ? I mean a villain like Wan Ik or the baldy japanese army man. DM is certainly a very flawed character and I understand why EC's supporters can't sympathize with him ( he is too brutal, he kills for money or hate), he certainly has some villainish traits but the writer made him to have some weaknesses ( his obsessive love for AS, his unusual friendship with the geisha, a lack of support or moral compass that EC had). This is why he gets the support of DM's sympathizers. Thus, he is a very grey character that hides within himself very contradicting emotions and his development throughout the serie should be looked forward to. He can easily become a complete villain like Wan Ik or redeems himself and fights against Japan alongside AS. He is one of the keys ( with EC and HS) of the resistence against the illegal occupation and Japan's colonization.

Lee Byung Hun was given the highest award for actors at the 2018 Asia Artist Awards.

At the November 28 ceremony, the actor received four trophies in total, including the Daesang (grand prize) for actors, one of 10 Artist of the Year awards for actors, a Fabulous Award, and the Korean Tourism Appreciation Award.

When Lee Byung Hun accepted the Daesang, he stated, “While I watched the artists’ performances today during this long period of time, I thought to myself, ‘It must be tiring.’ I feel like I didn’t do anything at all and just received four awards.”

He went on to say, “This is the first time in my life that I’ve received this many awards, and I wonder if I deserve it.” He also congratulated his “Mr. Sunshine” co-star Yoo Yeon Seok on his awards, and shared the honor of his Daesang with his co-stars.

“I want to say thank you to my wife Lee Min Jung and our child,” he said. He also asked everyone to give their attention to Lee Min Jung’s upcoming drama “Fates and Furies.”

Spoiler

The Daesang in the artists category at the 2018 Asia Artist Awards went to BTS. You can check out a full list of the night’s winners here.

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Hello, I am very pleased to see that the actors of Mr. Sunshine bagged so many awards, they deserved it! In the end, this makes justice of all the bad things that were said at the beginnig... sorry for ranting, still hurts. Only, I wished some prize for Byun Yo Han, because I think he deserves one as well.

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Hello @marfisa, can't agree more with what you said. MR.SUNSHINE received a lot of flak in the beginning.. everything was just wrong in the eyes of the skeptics. Yet in the end, it proved to be a quality production that gets its money worth.. performance-wise, doubling the value even tripling it. However, even with the recognition and accolade of awards, some people will still find faults to nag because they don't want to see the truth. Just how the world goes around..

True, it'll be great to see all of the 5 leads winning awards. Apart from the TV CF with Lee Byung Hun, we don't see much of Byun Yo Han as he's been busy with filming and other priorities. Kim Tae Ri on the other hand have been 'hibernating' as twitter fans are saying. Who knows when we will see her at the awards or other related public events. Better still.. if all five of them could get together. Although.. off-camera, some of the drama cast still meet up for lunch/dinner gatherings.

However, Kim Tae Ri's ardent fan have been diligently finding news of the actress including MR.SUNSHINE to share. Big thanks & kudos to her!

On the 14th anniversary news outlet "My Daily", their journalists conducted a survey for programs shown in cable channels (tvN, JTBC, OCN, etc). The targets are related 62 journalists and broadcasters who work in the broadcasting industry.

In the survey, they were asked who were the Hot Star (Best Newcomer) and Best Couple in entertainment, dramas and broadcasters that receiving attention in 2018.

Kim Tae Ri topped the list hot star of the year that TVN discovered with 15 votes. Kim Tae Ri who made her debut in movie "The Handmaiden" and became Chungmuro Cinderella, took her first drama debut with "Mr. Sunshine." She proved her acting ability with a stable yet unique performance.

Meanwhile Kim Tae Ri and Lee Byung Hun who had 20 years old age-gap in "Mr Sunshine" came in 2nd place after Park-Park couple in the Best Couple List with 16 votes. They wipe out audience's doubt and overcame it with their acting skill.

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Thanks for keeping this topic alive. I really like LBH in Mr Sunshine to the point he’s my only favorite K-actor, but I’m curious how come Kim Tae Ri didn’t get any awards. Her acting was so natural, and she was so cute/cool/on point in MS. I don’t know what it was like behind the scenes (i.e. if KTR made many NG or LBH had to support her a lot) but on screen she seems to set the bar equally with LBH. I also wonder if anyone has moved on from MS. For me I haven’t watched any new dramas/movies and don’t plan to any time soon. For the time being, every time I accidently hear the song A Good Day (my most favorite song in MS), I cannot hold back thinking about their hugs and the train tragic moment. I also not sure why MS is as not popular as other K-dramas (as read on the social media), but to me MS is the best of the best (I know I’m biased since I haven’t watched many dramas), but can’t stop thinking why could they make such a beautiful project: touching songs, dramatic moments, beautiful actors/actresses, and powerful acting…MS will forever remain in my heart. I’m really impressed with the love Eugene has for Ashin, and really in love with LBH’s and KTR’s acting.

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Our creative twitter artist @ppeanutbutt just received a big surprise and best news from the production of MR.SUNSHINE. It truly made the #Sunshiners #WeAreFabulousFans so happy as well!

@pearly0910 Can we move on from MR.SUNSHINE? Nah!! Probably never ever. I've taken up some new Kdramas to watch but could not focus solely on watching, as the episodes were not as exciting nor detailed as MR.SUNSHINE. It is indeed one of a kind and will remain so. Let's hope we will see EuShin reunion in another project. If the assistant writer of MR.SUNSHINE notices the artwork, she/he would know how we felt all along.. about the drama, the ending, the acting. So, this is a very good sign.

Who knows LBH and KTR may reunite sometime in the future. The chances are higher because they're both movie actors. There can only be one Kdrama MR.SUNSHINE and there's always a limited boundary for television but the possibilities for movies are endless!

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Hi @cynkdf, good to see you back! Thanks so much for the great info.. a highly popular Kdrama would not be complete without a Concert after that. Although KMJ is already confirmed, hope there would be other cast who will appear.. even if just dropping by to say 'Hello.'

About the siggy edit, I think you're already able to get to account setting (click under your profile at the top right-hand corner of the page). Then, on the left side menu, click on edit signature. All you have to do is to highlight everything and delete all to start again. But if it's still a problem to do it, it's best to get a Admin/Mod to help you.

The tvN’s drama “Mr. Sunshine” has won this year’s prestigious Critics’ Choice Award for broadcasting.

On Tuesday, the Korea Broadcasting Critics’ Association announced this year’s winners for its Critics’ Choice Award in several different categories. The categories include drama, documentary, current events reporting, mobile content, and entertainment.

For the drama category, the Association selected this year’s hit drama “Mr. Sunshine” as the winner of the coveted award. According to the organization, the show has superior storytelling that the cast effectively told through images (cinematography and direction).

Hopefully the threadstarter @Go Seung Ji or any of the esteemed Kdrama section Moderators could highlight this recognition at the thread description as they see fit & worthy, just like other threads, too. Much appreciation & thank you!

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Source: MrSunshineBD
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